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Oldsmobile Achieva

The Achieva was a front-wheel drive compact car produced by the defunct American carmaker Oldsmobile. This model was based on the GM N platform and offered as a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan.

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What is the Full form of ETS?

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Ets off how do I turn it on?

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ok. see the button with the wheels on it near the dimmer switch. It says ETS on it. push and it will light up.

How would water get in the floor on the driver side even when it doesn't rain Has a new windshield in it and doors and side window also checked vehicle is 96 olds achevia?

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i have the same issue with my 96 acheiva water seems to periodically show up in driver side floor at first it seems like only does it when it rain but actually the acheiva has a catch pan around the heater core that after you shut car off. water slowly leaks from heater core into catch pan to driver side floor. next time water show up check coolant level to see if it drop any. acheiva can run very low on water before light comes on and it not effect the heat.

What are the dangers of driving with a broken strut?

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A broken strut can cause the tire to crash into the wheel well. This can cause loss of control of the vehicle and it can cause the axle to break.

Why is water leaking on the driver side floor in a 1989 beretta?

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your beretta has a leak!

It comes into the air ducts right below the windshield! Wonderful of Chevy to do this to you, but after about ten years, the vents will warp and allow water to drip into the compartment below the dash.

No worries - you won't have electrical failure. If you live in a rainy climate, you'll have at least 2 inches of water build-up in either the front or back floor area.

Choice number 1. Purchase a Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner.

Choice number 2. Fix the Chevy screw-up!

You must build (from scratch) a shield on top of the air intake for the heater, below the windshield. Don't ask me where to buy one, but I made one out of long sheets of durable plastic, (I'm a handyman) and screwed them into place.) They must be angled towards the front of the car, so rain can run off, and into the engine compartment, but not into the air intake vents.

Then, buy a new car and stay clear of Beretta. I had one for 16 years, (INDY) and it was hard to part with, but you MUST DO IT!

Buy an older Toyota MR2, you'll be glad you did.

Where is the airbag module 1997 Oldsmobile achieva the light will not go off.?

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The 1997 Oldsmobile airbag module sensor can be found below the dashboard on the drivers side. The airbag module should be labeled as such.

Where is the flasher fuse in a 1992 Olds Achieva?

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Most flashers and or fuses are located on or near the fuse panel under the dash on the drivers side. , EzForJesus

PS the flasher itself may act as a fuse or the fuse may be intergrated to interact with other components as well. If your fuse panel is not marked take them out and check them one at a time and put them back making sure not to put the wrong fuse in another plug or socket.

How do you replace a heater core in a 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva?

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Re: How to replace 95 Achieva heater core...

Drain the antifreeze. Keep the drain pan under the heater core hoses. Disconnect the battery. Remove the hose clamps/ 2 hoses fom the heater core from under the hood in the engine compartment. These hoses are hard to reach. You can try to reach the hose clamps from under the raised car.

Inside the car: remove the center console if you have one (there is a little clip to pry out from the front of the trans-shift lever), heater ducts and covers and the square black plastic heater core cover. You will need various small sockets.

Then just snap the 2 straps loose and replace the core. Make sure that the hoses are not the source of the leaks. Replace the hoses if they are old. One of the hoses is 3/4" on one end and 5/8" on the other end. So, you will need a hose size adapter in the hose if it not a factory hose assembly. I dont remember the size of the other hose.

How is a front brake rotor removed on a 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva?

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After the caliper is removed, it should slide right off.

If it does not slide off because of rust or dirt. The impact of a hammer should dislodge what is holding it.

How can you identify where the low side service port on the AC system of a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?

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I recharged the A/C on my 1995 Acheiva (3.1 liter V6) last month. The wrong service port is easy to find, just next to the hood latch on the "pinky sized" pipe with the sensor. I think the cap on that one is red, but pay attention to the diameter of the aluminum pipe. The correct diameter is fatter than this.

The correct service port is underneath the car, not too far from the oil drain. You will need to elevate the front of the car and chock your tires for this, unless you have a lift or a pit to work in. Since an A/C check requires the engine to be running to get an accurate reading, get a buddy (a.k.a. a witness) in case things go sour.

Now, crawl underneath your car and hunt for the service valve. Look for the aluminum pipe near the radiator. If memory serves, it is just behind the radiator, towards the center of the car, but slightly towards the passenger side. You are loking for a tee in the pipe. The valve points toward the ground, and it probably caked with engine crud. The valve cover unscrews, much like the one on the top side of the vehicle. Attach your meter, and follow the directions for testing. Recharge if necessary.

More safety: If possible, get out from under the car when testing or refilling. An extra couple feet of hose could save your life. Always think, "If my jackstands buckled, or the car rolled, where is the best place to be?" "Under the oil pan" is not the correct answer. There are more comfortable places to be trapped.

On a side note, mine turned out to have low refrigerant and a bad connection to the relay (passenger firewall relay bank, 2 green wires, 2 red wires), which added to the troubleshooting on mine. If your compressor isn't turning when your A/C is filled to the right pressure, then you may have an electrical issue. The schematics show at least four components which could electrically interrupt the compressor clutch.

In Most cases it is the aluminum hose with the smaller size diameter. Located on the iside fender well.

If your car has a 16V Quad 4 engine, then follow the two large freon hoses leading down to the A/C compressor. The Low Side Port is right beside the manifold block that bolts to the compressor.

This way, General Motors has made it as difficult as possible to get a service hose connected to it. You will burn your hands and melt down from the heat coming off the radiator.

I bought my last GM car back in 1982. It will be the last one I own as long as I live. I hate those poorly designed cars and the people who designed them. I feel no compassion for GMs financial troubles. I tried to tell them where they were going wrong 20 years ago but they would not listen.

I have been driving BMW automobiles ever since. Never have I been more completely satisfied with a car.

A/C is ALWAYS serviced on the LOW (suction/gas)side. The low side hose is ALWAYS the larger diameter hose. The high-side (liquid) hose will go INTO the firewall to the evaporator unit (possibly into a receiver-drier unit 1st). If the vehicle came OEM with 134 refrigerant, the snap-on connector on most charging kits will only connect to the low-side quick-couple fitting. Mark-Raleigh, NC

Why does the bright light idicator flash when the lights should be off on a 1996 Oldsmobile achieva?

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It is due to your daytime running light not working properly or a burnt headlight, check your bulbs. I had the same problem and that was the problem.

Where is water in the drivers side floor coming from on 2001 Galant?

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If it is just plain water, then you have either a leaking windshield or more than likely a stopped up A/C drain line. Look under the car passenger side and find the drain line and unclog it. If, on the other hand you have coolant leaking, then you have a leaking heater core, which must be replaced. Taste and smell the liquid. If it smells and taste sweet it is coolant and not just water.

How do you remove the console shift knob on an AT 1993 Olds Achieva?

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To remove the console shift knob on the AT 1993 Olds Achieva, first pry the cover from the top of the shift knob. Then, access the single screw inside the cover of the shift knob and turn it counter-clockwise to release the knob.

How do you remove the automatic console shift knob on a 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva?

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there should be a u shaped clip in the front of the knob, almost like a staple. pry that out with a screwdriver and the knob should pull off.

How does water get in the driver side floor in a 1978 Chevy Nova?

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more than likely the windshield is leaking and the water is running behind the dash onto the floor.